DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF FILAMENT MAKER MACHINE

Abstract

3D printing is the future of mass manufacturing which assists humans in making effective designs and also in prototyping of complex parts. Now technology has reached at a point where we can print an actual working component. Polymers are generally most preferable when we talk about printing, FDM being the most common practice for 3D printing. The cost of the filaments is a challenge that is being faced now hence modifications are being continuously worked on so that we can get the best results from it. We have designed a filament making machine with Polylactic Acid (PLA), PLA+, Acrylonitrile Butadiene and Styrene (ABS) as a material (Nylon and chopped carbon-fibre composition) Onyx. These materials have good melting points. Custom filaments are also an absolute way to get innovative with the present machines. It is of greater help in saving costs and also very assistive to small industries and workshops. Different types of diameters affect the print; also, the quality of the filaments affects the print. In this paper we will design and develop a filament maker machine that will be helpful in recycling the failed 3D prints and also support structures. This will also be an innovation in the R & D department for creating newer compositions for working.